Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier Killed in Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan Along LoC

An official said Pakistani troops had resorted to shelling of mortars and firing of small arms in which Jat sustained fatal injuries. Jat belonged to Rajasthan's Alwar district and had been commissioned into the Army in 2017. The ceasefire violation took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Poonch sector.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier Killed in Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan Along LoC
Soldiers (Image used for representational purpose only) (Photo Credits: PTI)

New Delhi, September 2: An Indian soldier was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir following a ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Army sources said on Monday. The ceasefire violation took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Poonch sector. The Army identified the deceased soldier as Grenadier Hemraj Jat (23). Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in Poonch.

An official said Pakistani troops had resorted to shelling of mortars and firing of small arms in which Jat sustained fatal injuries. Jat belonged to Rajasthan's Alwar district and had been commissioned into the Army in 2017.

"Indian forces retaliated befittingly to the shelling by Pakistan," the official added. Pakistan has upped the ante at the LoC through repeated ceasefire violations ever since the special category status to Jammu and Kashmir was withdrawn. India, Pakistan Engage in Heated Exchange on Jammu and Kashmir Issue at South Asian Speakers Summit in Maldives.

In August, there were more than of 275 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC. More than 220 ceasefire violations were reported from the LoC after August 5 when India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 02, 2019 11:08 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier Killed in Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan Along LoC
Soldiers (Image used for representational purpose only) (Photo Credits: PTI)

New Delhi, September 2: An Indian soldier was killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir following a ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Army sources said on Monday. The ceasefire violation took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Poonch sector. The Army identified the deceased soldier as Grenadier Hemraj Jat (23). Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in Poonch.

An official said Pakistani troops had resorted to shelling of mortars and firing of small arms in which Jat sustained fatal injuries. Jat belonged to Rajasthan's Alwar district and had been commissioned into the Army in 2017.

"Indian forces retaliated befittingly to the shelling by Pakistan," the official added. Pakistan has upped the ante at the LoC through repeated ceasefire violations ever since the special category status to Jammu and Kashmir was withdrawn. India, Pakistan Engage in Heated Exchange on Jammu and Kashmir Issue at South Asian Speakers Summit in Maldives.

In August, there were more than of 275 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC. More than 220 ceasefire violations were reported from the LoC after August 5 when India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 02, 2019 11:08 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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